Dimapur, February 23 (DIPR): To further strengthen the rapport of the Government with the media houses in Nagaland, an interactive meeting was held between top IPR officials and editors and representatives of all the media houses in Nagaland on February 23. The IPR officials included Secretary T. Ao (IAS), Director Pausui Zeliang, and Additional Director Limawati.
During the meeting, issues regarding Press Accreditation and Journalists Welfare Fund were deliberated. Besides matters relating to timely payment of advertisement bills, the media representatives suggested facilitating orientation course for reporters in areas of conflict reporting, laws etc.
IPR Secretary appreciated the concerns and viewpoints expressed by the members and noted that it would be flagged off to the appropriate authority.
Further, underlining the importance of press as an essential part of democracy, the Secretary assured for such regular sittings to further strengthen the relationship between the Government and the media in the State.
The meeting was held in the conference hall of Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency in Dimapur.
